Cutting and fitting the hood to the grill on the 35 Dodge 3w coupe.
Part 34 of our 1935 Dodge coupe build. In this video we work on cutting and welding up the grill shell along with finishing the hood tops and fitting them to the grill.
00:00 Game plan.
02:35 Cutting the hood gap
07:15 Adding hood support to rad shell
13:30 Fully welding the grill.
22:00 pulling the hood to weld the top
33:40 Little real time welding.
Music
Oh Fire - Carmen María and Edu Espinal
Busted - John Deley
Down by the Riverside - E's Jammy Jams
Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
Hold on a Second - John Deley and the 41 Players
Hurts So Good Blues - Unicorn Heads
Motorbike - TrackTribe
Pushing the Stone - Silent Partner
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I would like to take this opportunity to compliment you on your ability to fabricate cool cars, as well as your uncanny ability to play cool tunes during the process. Cheers!
Like a sculpture sculpting CLAY , Brent adds a little , takes away a little , adjusts and adds until he is happy with the end product . A master at metal craft ! 😍
Just when I think you've outdone yourself with your last build you come along and blow me away with your next one!!! 🤯🤯🤯
i have to say. there is so many times I watch you thinking "What the heck is he doing? he is never going to turn this turd into a treasure" Then by the end of your video I feel like a complete idiot. I did not think there was any way you was going to be able to make that hood look right. Wrong again. You are a gifted guy, and I so enjoy watching your skill and creative process. Thank you so much for doing what you do.
Nothing is standard what you do glen , thats the beauty of the one of your vehicle that’s what wee as viewer’s want and expect from you crazy is good 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧johnUK
This car looks better with every episode and every modification. These cars were a bit stodgy looking in stock form, but by shortening the 1/4s and trunk, lengthening the hood, and going with the chopped 3 window design, this car has a speedy, sporty look that no '30s Mopar ever had; it looks like an exclusive, far more expensive car of the era.
The pleasure is all on this end , your videos are the ultimate , watching you is calming to the soul . Thank you for having us along , cant wait for the next twist in the plot . Stuart in Ontario ......................................
when you are done painting turn the can upside down and spray until the stream goes clear, you will use only aerosol to blow out the straw and nozzle helps prevent blockages between usages. Awesome work by the way. always a pleasure to sit down and watch what you are working on.
FWIW Looks like the grill needs to lean back towards the windshield about 10 degrees and that would get rid of the Cresent shaped gap by the fenders, arm chair builder LOL. Love the. Channel
4 Vertical louvers, between hood and grill in that added space.
You did it Brent! You made the hood fit the grill shell. Awesome!
Much better on the hood. That slant was reminding me of a Studebaker.
Brent even the undefeated is defeated by yours fabricating skills. She is looking great hey. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Love how you share all your concerns and issues, then just get right back to work and quickly iron them out. Inspiring.
Dang, making Cool Cars....AND.....Cool Videos!!!!..... What a great place to Hang!!🤙🤙
I love how it all turned out, it looks fantastic. You're right if you put a piano hinge on the new part it will bring it down tight . Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. 👍 👍🙏🏼🦴
No matter what you're working on. When you're done. I ve learned something. Thank you Brett 😀👍👍. She's lookin great Brett 👌,thanks again.
Stretching out that hood gives the car that classic look that cars of the thirties had with the long straight eight engines, that long hood that gives the cars a sleek appearance along with the chopped top. A lot of curves and a lot of difference between the different vehicles. This ride is going to look "BOSS".
The ride a long was really nice, but glad to see you back, we missed you!
Patches is destined to be an absolute show stopper!!!!!
The more you do to this car the more I want it. Nice job man.
Wow all those lines and angles! Tough one. Although it looks like you are getting a handle on it. Enjoying watching your progress.
You must have had a good night's sleep, because you are hitting on ALL CYLINDERS today, but, I KNEW ALL ALONG that it would turn out BEAUTIFUL !!!!
It looks great just the way you're doing it.👍
That longer hood adds to a more elegant look of a 30s car. Wonderful work on it.
Love the idea of tucking the bumpers in Brent. Coming along nicely! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻
To get the hood to match up with the radiator cover was sooo much work, that it was great to see the outcome. Nicely done!!
I'm following this series and literally checking your Channel everyday. Dodge has never really been my jam but this little Coupe is shaping up very nicely.
I think cutting in a right fender tire mount would be awesome.
It looks amazing so far, what a little brown paint will do. You heard the race between the rabbit and the turtle, guess what what, the turtle won, because his car looked the best. He paid attention to detail and got it done and was not afraid of work and knew what he wanted. And became famous for winning the race with the coolest car. Every video is another step closer and it looks better with as well. Take care my friend
amazing that the cab was actually a parts car . you have put work into it and soon it will be on the road. that's what working on these cars are all about. on the road again! great job
Agree, though I think calling the cab even a parts car is a bit of a stretch.
A bit of Reggae in the start 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Amazing craftsmanship on this hood modification, it gives this car a long low shnozz like a beautiful Bassett Hound. 😊
Hood and grille turned out well. No one will never know it was modified after it’s painted, unless they watch your videos. Good work. Can’t wait to see more although I am enjoying the Texas trip videos. 👍
Watching a video is great, but by no means does it show how much time and workmanship it takes, you must never have a problem sleeping lol, the profile of the car is looking amazing, the work that has gone into the hood and grill just mindblowing. i can visualise the future road trip in the not so distant future, great work cheers
Patches is fighting ya all the way. I think; personally, this has been your most entertaining build so far, Brent. 😊 Loving the progress.
Well I wasn't afraid but i was concerned. You just are a metal mashing Bulldog that doesn;t quit or give up. By God I am gonna make this work. And then you DO! I am worn out watching. Simply Amazing and this Look will not be found anywhere else ever????? No not likely. Thank You, D
Wow, ,oo Wow, alot of cutting ,welding, grindin,U are the teacher sir, never give up on that vision I have ..really looks alot better Brett..Cheers 👌
Hi Brent, the steam punk collage car is looking good. You are inspiring with your creative problem solving, it amazes me. Thanks again for sharing your hard work.
You and Ester look like your having a good time on the trip, thanks for the coverage!
Amazing job your doing. I can’t believe how you can cut and fit all those pieces. A true masterpiece.
How do u want the hood to open, folding or are u working on a 1 piece tilt nose, of the whole front end
Nice job Brent! Above and beyond in every way. I can’t get over how you stretched out your video content to ensure we don’t go into withdrawals while you two are in Texas, not to mention your apologies for being busy with festivities and not getting a daily video out to us. Don’t worry brother, we will still be here and I’m sure everyone will love to see whatever you may have captured from Texas, even if it doesn’t come out right away. Enjoy your time down there. 👍
Man, the length on that hood section gives the whole car a different look. The way Cord and Duesenberg and Auburn made their front clips longer to give the cars an awesome stance. Every video it's more of a car. Thank you for sharing.
Looking good Brent. Hope you are still having fun on your trip. Can't wait till the next one. Have a great day.
The Mad Scientist cut glued and concord. Moving right along is good 👍
Really starting to come together now! Nice.
Brent the hood and radiator shell are now looking as if they were original mating parts! Great job!
Looks amazing, I really love the way it’s all shaping up Brent, nice work Sir
Nice work on the hood Brent. Always enjoy watching your builds. Be good and take care 👍
That car has come a very long way
U do very good carefully metal work. And mostly out of junk. Good jazz picked to go with it I dig your show
Like 175. I really am enjoying this build, you are solving some good challenges!
Your fabrication is spot on. The old car going to look pretty cool. Keep up the great work
Great work, the International is awesome, but this unit is step above, great vision, thanks for sharing the effort out to the Pine Tree State.
Well Mr. Bret..... all said and done here today.. One thing I'd like to say as it relate to this build ..... I realize that some of this build maybe in some eyes over the top.... But please keep in mind that we, are rookies and have never done this type of work. For you who have to do this is unbelievable at least in my eyes.... We are glued to this screen in awe watching how you solve every problem that comes up. To me we'd' like a perfect job... or the best that is possible.... I like the fact no Bondo has been said many times... which is great..... but I know that I could not do what your doing.... So ..... We want the Bad Ass Halfass Kustoms job..... which is what you do....
Beginning of the vid: the front end looks si much better! Make that 2 inch hood gap a port for the LS air cleaner. & then suicide the doors for more clearance. Car looks awesome! A couple videos ato I was going to say “leave the hood and fenders off,” but this is looking right.
Wow...when you rolled it out, it looks sooo good, reminds me a little of a 1930's 40's Delahaye 👍
After noon Brent ice job
That car is coming together nicely. Love your videos Brent you are one talented dude
I think back to what you started with I can’t believe how far you’ve come. 👍
Certainly one of the best hot rod channels on KZhead! Thank you!
Thanks for this episode of metal work with Brent , The old girl is taking shape ,
Probably the best I’ve seen at working out complex issues. Great channel!
That hood! What a job! Well done for sticking with it and doing such a good job on it.
What an awesome specimen of old iron. If anyone can make it work, it’s obviously you. Thank you for what you do.
0:03 i was reticent towards the position of the headlights, but seeing them as they are now... you have me won over. It completes the nose properly. This is going to be one very sweet ride once done.
I know I say this all the time but this car is killer. It looks like it’s doing 150mph sat still.
It's coming along nicely. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
It's getting there Brent! Awesome work as always!
Looking better with every episode. Really digging that chrome piece on the side.
Great job on the hood....I knew that somehow you'd prevail... looking forward to more on the coupe.😎👍
Am amazed!! That hood came out really good with mismatched parts very nice, whole car looks great!!
Brent, the hood is turning out cool! All of the things you do to make it all blend ,is turning into your vision! Keep up the great work 👍, always looking forward to your next video! Going to be a beast, can't wait... God bless, jim
Brent, I got exposed to you thru Karl. I noticed that the grille has moved forward as you bolted it together. It laid back more before it was tight. You, Sir, are an artist. I’ve enjoyed watching you create a custom ‘35 Dodge. Being a Mopar guy at heart wish you had powered it correctly. I get why you didn’t. It’s gonna be a fun ride when complete. Enjoy Tejas Eh! Mark
Brent; I think the extra-long hood adds to the look of the 3 window coupe. Gives it a powerful, aggressive appearance in my opinion. Somewhat like those Auburns, Duesenbergs, and Packards of that era that had huge straight-eight, supercharged engines under a massive hood. I'm going to call this hot rod, the 1935 Dodge Hollywood Paramount Coupe! Hollywood for short. You call it whatever you like. I hope you give it a jazzy color paint theme.
Good job Brent! You have a talent to work through a problem quickly without setting you back a couple of weeks (like me). Ever think about working for NASA?😆
Brent you handle that grinder like an artist handles a brush.
It's good to see how much really goes into a belt like that people c 20 minutes are a half an hour they think that's it god bless you my friend keep up the good work
Makes me feel like working on my 39 chevy truck rat rod- lots of fun.
Wow that was amazing to watch. I really like your format because your audience sees all the detail but we don’t “suffer” through the tedious bits. Every video seems better than the last as this beauty comes to life. Thanks Brent
Brilliant, that rusty mess is evolving in to a beauty.
Thanks for sharing. I've really enjoyed this series.
Hello Brent love the rod and the music ya man craigger.🇨🇦
I'm really liking the longer look at the front it's all fitting in well with the overall look off the car ,I also like your welding style its almost like you stitch the steel together, this car has that 1920s 30s mobster type feel looks great
Hello from Memphis. The Krysler😁😁 Is looking a whole lot better than when you were gathering parts together in the yard. Can't wait to see it drive with another 90year life
Brent very good , now your going the right way. Finally , hahaha
This car will be a eye stopper if given a nice paint job.😮
You should have been designing cars in clay. Respect.
Man people just don’t see all the time and effort that go’s into things like this . Keep jamming brother. Before ya know it she will be rodding around town lol
Nothing half ass about your customs Glen they are all pieces of art go bro go
Vacation over 😊 getting in after it...
Great to see glasses and mask for grinding .For sure a young person will see that and follow suit .More please.
Like the blues and jazz in the background
I like the bonit being that bit longer
Well there you are, it did look better the next day and it's worked! Lots of work though.
Just love watching your fab work brent
First time commenting. Hi from Tasmania (southern Australia) The reason your hood is no longer following the cowl shape is because you widened the front of your hood and as a result changed the shape at the rear. I've been following you since your T coupe build and formed the opinion that any man whose dog wants to spend so much time with him must be an OK guy. Keep up your amazing transformative work. Kind regards Tony Benton
Good decision. The hood looks good with your extended cowl.
Thanx.
Frankenstitch needs a Frankenhead Monster for a Hood ornamen. My vote , as if it even counts. lol. Hope your vacay is going well & ty for taking us along
Thank you for another great video .... Coming along nicely... New Zealand 🇳🇿.